collection of instruments
Blaise +"Hubert" Clavichord

 


Blaise "Hubert" Clavichord

This gorgeous instrument was fashioned by Gary Blaise. It is the most quiet and expressive of all keyboard instruments with a quiet sound like little sparks in the darkness.

 

 

What's the latest?

Photos for now. "Maurice" is due for a tune up and then I have a recording project in mind for this winter.


Details:
Built in San Francisco by Gary Blaise 2004.

2 8' pitch choirs of strings. Double fretted - some notes share the same string.

A=415 tuned in Van Bizen (Valloti)